CREW GUNNERY
What must be used for Table VI?
Full scale targetry and full caliber ammunition.
Which ATGM task requires the VC to fire?
Task 0
When does the tower target operator announce target locked?
When all targets in the initial presentation are fully presented and locked into position. Again when the delay targets are fully presented.
For MMG what is the minimum and max lateral dispersion of targets?
100 mils 200 mils
What is the standard for Superior?
Crew scored at least 70 points per target on at least eight of 10 engagements and at least 800 points of a possible 1000.
What is the standard for Distinguished?
Crew scored at least 70 points per target on at least nine of 10 engagements and at least 900 points of a possible 1000.
What conditions does a commander look for in a vehicle commander and gunner to be considered a qualified turbulent crew?
-Previously qualified in their assigned position within the previous qualification period. -Display crew proficiency during a minimum of 8 hours in simulation -Successfully competed the simulations gate to live fire with a score of 850 or above. -Successfully complete Table 1, GST
What is the standard for Table 4
-Score a minimum of 700 out of 1000 points. -Score 70 points or more on all targets presented on seven (7) out of ten (10) engagements. -Qualify at least one night engagement.
What is the standard for Table 5
-Score a minimum of 700 out of 1000 points. -Score 70 points or more on all targets presented on seven (7) out of ten (10) engagements. -Qualify at least one night engagement.
What is the standard for Table 6
-Score a minimum of 700 out of 1000 points. -Score 70 points or more on all targets presented on seven (7) out of ten (10) engagements. -Qualify at least one night engagement.
What is the standard for Table 3
-Score a minimum of 700 out of 1000 points. -Score 70 points or more on all targets presented on seven (7) out of ten (10) engagements. -Qualify at least one night engagement. -Successfully pass using the evaluation standard between t-6 and t-week.
What does a master gunner use to identify the offensive and defensive firing positions that provide the best target saturation and availability.
-Selected range information -Commanders Guidance -RPM's -Standard task numbering system
For MMG and platforms with an RWS, what is the maximum amount of targets that can be presented?
2
What is the standard track length for for MATs?
350m
How long will targets be exposed for MMG, MG, and ATGM?
50s, 50s, 120s
If a crew fails to qualify what do they do and what can they achieve?
A crew will re-fire engagements needed to achieve the minimum standards and can only achieve Qualified (Q2)
Which tables are the RPMs required conditions?
All tables
What is the visibility standard for targets?
All targets must be 90-percent visible from the firing position for the entire exposure time. For offense 90% for 90% of the time
What is the standard for Unqualified?
Crew failed to achieve 70 points per target on four or more engagements or less than 700 total points of a possible 1000 points.
What is the standard for Qualified?
Crew scored at least 70 points per target on at least seven of 10 engagements and at least 700 points of a possible 1000 points.
What are the 4 crew ratings?
Distinguished Superior Qualified Unqualified
When is target discrimination and classification training tasks executed?
During table 2, Crew simulations
What target presentations are not authorized for table III, IV, V, VI.
Friendly and Neutral target presentations.
What is the minimum kill standard for the Machine Gun against troops and trucks (7.62mm and .50cal)
Hit one target with one round Hit target with at least three rounds
What is the minimum kill standard for the 40mm GMG against troops and trucks?
Hit with at least one round within 5 meters of the target Hit with at least one round within 5 meters of the target
What is the first step in developing a live fire scenario?
Identify the range or facility that supports the unit training objective.
When can the number of targets per table be changed and why?
Never, because ammo resourcing and training critical tasks are based on the target count in each engagement.
When can MMG platforms fire main gun crew tables and vice versa?
Never, due to ammo resourcing
Master gunners are responsible to ensuring difficulty of the scenarios are balanced to support well rounded training for who? What are the example guidelines?
New, Turbulent, and Experienced Crews 10% achieve 90 or better for all engagements 20% achieve 80 or better for all engagements 70% of the crews are able to achieve all engagements
During scenario development the master gunner must review tables by what to build engagements?
Platform type, main gun, ATGM, or MMG
Degraded engagements are used for what MMG platforms?
RWS, AAV, and ASV
What are the components of maneuver boxes?
Start Point Acceleration Box Target Activation Line Firing Box Delay Target Activation Stop Point/cease fire line
What are the ATGM equipped platforms?
Stryker ATGM, ITAS, and Scout ATGM
What is required before moving on to the next gate and collective live fire training in gate 2 or 1?
Successful completion of Table 6, Qualification
What manual would you refer to for targetry?
TC 25-8
What manual would you refer to that provides detailed information on the Army's Family of maneuver ranges and their capabilities?
TC 25-8
What is the minimum kill standard for the TOW 2b missiles?
TOW 2B- Hit with one missile (TOW- TOW 2B) from 65 meters to 3750 meters.
What is the minimum kill standard for the TOW BB missile?
TOW BB- Hit with one missile (TOW BB) from ranges of 1201 meters to 3750 meters.
When can A-GI, facades, and urban clusters be used during gunnery?
Table 3,4,5
Firing tasks are standardized for the live training events on which tables?
Table 3,4,5,6
Which tables use "multiple qualification criteria"?
Table 4, 5, 6 maybe table 3?
Which MMG task requires the VC to fire?
Task 0 and 1
For MMG which tasks are degraded?
Task 4 and 5
For ATGM which tasks are degraded?
Task 5 and 6
What do "impossible" engagements impact?
The crew confidence, commanders training plan, overall proficiency of the unit, and waste training ammunition and time.
What is the standard for Table 1
The crew must successfully pass GST using the evaluation standards between T-6 and T-week
What is the standard for Table 2
The crew must successfully pass the Gate to Live Fire exercise using the evaluation standards between T-6 and T-week. Refer to the evaluation standards of TC 3-20.31.
Where should retrograde engagements be conducted?
The furthest point down range in the scenario
What is the minimum kill standard for the TOW Aero missile?
Tow Aero- Hit with one missile (Tow Aero) from 65 meters to 4500 meters.
What should the master gunner do before submitting scenarios to range operations?
War-game the scenarios
When can practice and qualification tables use the same range?
When they do not contain the same scenario.
what are the ATGM RPM's?
one defensive engagement day and night one offensive engagement day and night one short range ATGM day or night one long range ATGM day or night one CBRN engagement day and night digital task day and night call for fire day and night call for medivac day and night call for CCA day and night
What are the MMG RPM's
one defensive engagement day and night one offensive engagement day and night one short range machine gun day or night one long range machine gun day or night one CBRN engagement day and night one VC engagement day and night digital task day and night call for fire day and night call for medevac day and night call for CCA day and night